United States Institute of Peace

United States Institute of Peace

USA

Areas of Expertise

Ideology

Political Violence

Governance and Security

United States Institute of Peace

USA

About Us

The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) works to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict around the world. The Institute does this by engaging directly in conflict zones and by providing analysis, education, and resources to those working for peace. Created by Congress in 1984 as an independent, nonpartisan, federally funded organization, USIP’s more than 300 staff work at the Institute’s D.C. headquarters, and on the ground in the world’s most dangerous regions.

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Our Work

Partner Article

Afghanistan Talks: No Women, No Peace

Belquis Ahmadi

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2019-03-01

Negotiations with the Taliban must include Afghan women to protect their progress and build a sustainable peace.

As talks between the U.S. and the Taliban raise hopes for peace in Afghanistan, the country’s women fear another—and related—possibility: That their hard-won rights to participate in the nation’s political and economic life could again be washed away by the Taliban’s…

Partner Publication

Afghan Youth and Extremists: Why Are Extremists’ Narratives So Appealing?

Belquis Ahmadi

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2015-08-04

Four decades of political instability, violent conflict, and socioeconomic crisis has had a devastating impact on Afghanistan and its citizens. As this Peace Brief explains, understanding the process of radicalization and the drivers of violent extremism is vital to designing effective counterstrategies.

Partner Publication

Political Stability in Afghanistan: A 2020 Vision and Roadmap

Alex Thier and Scott Worden

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2017-07-10

Sixteen years after the start of the international intervention in Afghanistan, the country remains beset by a debilitating array of conflicts, undermined political stability, an economic and security decline since the withdrawal of a majority of international forces, and a divided government since the 2014 elections. As the US government, its partners, and NATO consider a revised military…